Pierce County Schools have been honored as a National Beta District of Distinction. The District of Distinction award is presented to school districts who offer National Beta in all schools in their district, and who induct qualifying students in all eligible grades (4-12). The honor was recognized during a presentation at the board’s meeting, Monday night, September 8. Shown l-r are Blackshear Elementary Principal Mandy Williams, Midway Elementary Principal Dr. Brandi Todd and Midway Beta advisor Heather Harper, Patterson Elementary Principal Amanda Lankford, Middle School Principal Amanda Gay, High School Principal Kelly Murray and School Superintendent Dara Bennett.